San Juan National Forest - The Durango Herald

Fire restrictions coming to Southwest Colorado

Open campfires, smoking, fireworks will be banned starting Wednesday

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hazy skies in Four Corners caused by out-of-state fires

Smoke drifting in from wildfires in Arizona, Utah

DATE: Jun 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Before a prescribed burn comes a ton of planning

Layers of analysis and years of study precede ignition

DATE: Jun 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Visitation spikes at national forests, and Southwest Colorado is no exception

Higher-than-average use has raised concerns in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

As Colorado’s pine beetle fades, what’s next for the timber industry?

Pests began their devastating march through forests about 15 years ago

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness southeast of Silverton

Medical issue prompts Flight For Life transport to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer

Popular route faces impacts from 2020 fire

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado public land managers turn to enforcement to deal with a crush of long-term campers

Forest Service and local officials struggle to protect natural resources from a growing wave of backcountry campers and explorers this summer

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cabin fire and wildfires erupt north of Dolores

Man suspected of arson in cabin fire; four wildfires contained

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest officials ask visitors to practice responsible recreation

San Juan National Forest recreation managers are asking visitors to recreate responsibly by knowing current rules and regulations, and to access available resources before trips to local for...

DATE: May 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week

Smoke may be visible during burns to reduce wildfire danger

DATE: Apr 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers plant trees in the 416 Fire burn area

Planting part of larger environmental restoration effort

DATE: Apr 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News